A Spin on DIY

Jan 02, 2017 02:24PM
● By Rebecca Seidenspinner

By Rebecca Seidenspinner

The holidays are finally over. Sigh. All the Christmas
decorations are tucked away on the top shelf of the garage, and I just can’t
help but feel like my home is missing something. I have a fabulous idea. I’m
going to make a DIY chalkboard sign. I’m so excited!

Chalkboard paint can turn almost any surface into a chalkboard.
You can use it to paint a wall or even furniture. It comes in regular paint
form and even a spray paint can version. Chalkboards have become very popular
and are now used as menus in restaurants, decorative signs at weddings, and so
much more. A chalkboard sign displayed in the home can hold an inspirational
message for your family, a grocery list (take a picture of the sign with your
phone and never lose your grocery list again), or weekly dinner menu. It can
help you get organized too! You can use regular chalk or a chalk marker and it
wipes away easily. Tip: If you dip chalk in water and then apply it to the
chalkboard, it will go on lightly but dry much darker. You can sharpen chalk
with a pencil sharpener too.

Here are the supplies you need to get started: An old picture
frame with the glass, a piece of wood or even an old wooden window frame,
chalkboard paint (not chalk paint; this is different than chalkboard paint),
and a paintbrush. Paint the inside of the window or the glass portion of the
picture frame. Be sure to use masking tape to tape off the outer part of the
frame so paint doesn’t get on it. I like to apply two coats to ensure coverage.
Let the paint dry, and you are ready to go!

If you really want to get fancy, type in chalk fonts in the
search bar on your computer. You will find tons of tips and tricks to inspire
you to update your new chalkboard sign often!